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PsalmsChapter 23 · the Lord Is My Shepherd and provision and blessing

6 verses1 sections1 min readPoetry & worshipComplete KJV text

Psalms 23 contains 6 verses in the King James Version. This page presents the complete chapter, a section-by-section outline, and direct links to every verse. Its recurring subjects include the Lord Is My Shepherd, provision and blessing, and guidance.

Chapter at a glance

What is in Psalms 23?

The chapter opens, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” It closes in verse 6, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” The outline below follows the text in order.

Primary themes
the Lord Is My Shepherdprovision and blessingguidance
Passage
Psalms 23:1–6
Reading time
About 1 minute · 119 words
Section-by-section outline

Psalms 23 outline

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  1. Verses 1–6

    Provision and Blessing · Guidance

    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Popular passage lookup
Psalms 23:4 · KJV
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalms 23:1 · KJV
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalms 23:5 · KJV
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
King James Version · complete chapter

Psalms 23 KJV

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.